New gene transfer rules could help prevent spread of antibiotic resistance - Guest Work
Guest Author • Jul 04, 2018 •
Heather Hendrickson, Massey University Unlike other organisms, bacteria can take up genetic material from their environment. This ability to exchange genes enables them to pick up new traits such as different metabolic pathways, virulence genes and antibiotic resistance. Better understanding of the complex mechanisms of gene transfer may be the key for holding the line against the global … Read More